*New & Notable Kids' Books - April Highlights*

Published this month and new to the collection

Updated April 7, 2026
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Bunny in disguise
Platt, Cynthia
Paper Book
From the creators of Turkeys in Disguise comes another hilariously fun read-aloud, this time the Easter Bunny is late for a very important date! Egg hunt's starting at high noon! That bunny has to hide eggs soon! We must act now or they'll be late for...
The Passover Pet Surprise
Shua, Ana Maria
Paper Book
A multicultural addition to the Passover picture book canon, this sweet story explores the meaning of freedom for the Jewish people-and their pets! Also available in Spanish: La gran sorpresa de Pésaj. This Passover, Jordanita's family is leaving their Miami...
One, Two, I Love You
Thompson, Julie
Paper Book
You have one button nose and two sparkling eyes. Let's count all of the wonderful little things about you! Together, baby and caregivers can notice, count and affirm baby's achievements and the world around them, from the number of steps they take to how many lullabies they hear at bedtime...
Camping Is a Terrible Idea
Pendreigh, Kirsten
Paper Book
Cammie likes routines. She likes schedules. She likes things to happen on time and when she expects them. She likes order in her city life, her classroom, and at home with her family. When life is predictable, it is perfect. Then one day her father says that he has planned a weekend camping trip...
Cranky Versus the Cat
Tran, Phuc.
The first Level 2 I Can Read in the Indie Bestselling Cranky & Friends series by Phuc Tran and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Pete Oswald! There's trouble at Sandbox Hills! A cat is causing mayhem as Cranky and the crew are building a new playground, and Cranky is...
Orris and Timble: Star Stories
DiCamillo, Kate
Paper Book
"Tender and authentic--a worthy conclusion to a wondrous series." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) In a soaring conclusion to a moving trilogy, national treasure Kate DiCamillo shows how friendship, trust, and stories--lived and shared--transform us. ...
A Potion, a Powder, a Little Bit of Magic: Or, Like Lightning in an Umbrella Storm
Stead, Philip C
Paper Book
A plucky young goatkeeper sets out on a misadventurous rescue mission in this uproarious debut novel with premium hardcover features, perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo and Lemony Snicket. In a kingdom ruled by a capricious king, the castle rests on the backs of twenty-four goats...
Rialto
Milford, Kate
Paper Book
A standalone mystery from a New York Times bestselling, Edgar Award-winning author set in a contemporary world tinged with magic, in which two sisters spend summer vacation in a small town in the shadows of abandoned amusement park that is not what it seems. Ivy and...
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga
Pilkey, Dav.
Paper Book
The #1 global bestselling Captain Underpants series returns! Based on the first sensational chapter book, it's a reimagined adventure perfectly paired with all-new manga artwork. Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga is written and adapted by Dav Pilkey, illustrated by manga artist...
Fiddlehead Forest
Curll, Jana
For fans of Narwhal and Jelly, this hilarious graphic novel explores the beautifully diverse ecosystem created by nurse logs. The second graphic novel in the Little Habitats series, following the beloved Barnacle Bay. Each book in this series explores a...
Hooray for My Brain!
Meisel, Paul
Paper Book
How can you jump, read, and smell yummy food? Find out in this easy-to-read introduction to the human brain by Theodor Seuss Geisel Honoree Paul Meisel. Find all of the answers to your brain in this accessible picture book about the body's most amazing organ and the systems it...
Soccerology: Unbelievable Facts and Stories about the Beautiful Game
Sylvester, Kevin
*A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Uncover everything you never knew about the beautiful game in this vividly illustrated soccer compendium--from the science of a perfect backspin to soccer heroes who changed the sport forever. Colorful illustrations, fun...
Why Trust a Scientist?: Shared Knowledge for a Bright Future
MacDonald, Kate
Paper Book
Calling all future scientists! Our world is changing quickly, and our shared challenges can seem overwhelming. We need scientists to tackle climate change, harness the power of artificial intelligence, produce vaccines and so much more. But what does a scientist do all day? How do they...

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